Arturia Modular V3vsArturia Synclavier V
Summary
Arturia Modular V3 and Arturia Synclavier V: 2 Arturia software synths compared side by side. They differ on 6 of 7 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Arturia Modular V3CurrentView details → | Arturia Synclavier VCurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Arturia | Arturia |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Analogue modelling | Digital (FM, additive) |
| Emulates | Moog modular systems (1960s) | New England Digital Synclavier (1977) |
| Voices | 64 | — |
| Polyphony | Mono or up to 64 voices | — |
| Oscillators | 9 VCOs, noise | FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials |
| Filter | 3 filter slots (24 dB ladder low-pass and others) plus 14-band fixed filter bank | — |
| Sequencer | 24-step sequencer | — |
| Effects | Chorus, Delay, Phaser, Ring modulator | Reverb, Insert effects |
| Software | ||
| Plugin formats | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX | VST2, VST3, AU, AAX |
| Features | ||
| Features | Modular patching, Standalone app, NKS | Variable bit depth, Standalone app, NKS |
Key differences
- Synth type: Modular V3 – Analogue modelling Synclavier V – Digital (FM, additive)
- Released: Modular V3 – 2016 Synclavier V – 2018
- Emulates: Modular V3 – Moog modular systems (1960s) Synclavier V – New England Digital Synclavier (1977)
- Oscillators: Modular V3 – 9 VCOs, noise Synclavier V – FM and time-slice additive, 12 partials
Both are the same on plugin formats (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX).

